Illumina
Sr. Manager, Planning Process Improvement & Digitalization
US - California - San Diego, USA · Senior
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About the role
- This enablement-focused role is responsible for breaking down operational silos, strengthening planning capabilities, and advancing our digitization efforts.
Responsibilities
- Own Planning process & technology roadmap, including optimizing our use of the SAP IBP suite as well as SAP ECC (S/4).
- Intake, assess, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives identified by operational Planning teams. Manage and report status to leaders and requestors.
- Manage and inspire a team of process experts driving Planning process excellence.
- Create and execute training plans for the Planning operational teams.
- Partner with Planning functional leaders, IT (IDS), Analytics (GOA), Finance, Operational Excellence, and other teams to execute process and technology improvement initiatives.
- Own Planning policies. Guide team members to maintain Planning playbooks and work instructions.
- Lead the center of excellence for Illumina's Planning teams, driving consistency, best‑practice adoption, and cross‑functional alignment.
- Success requires strong influence across teams, deep understanding of end-to-end planning, and the ability to champion and implement digital solutions.
- We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.
Requirements
- Ability to meet objectives by influencing and engaging direct staff as well as project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions concerning people, budgets and deadlines.
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, with 3+ years of Management experience.
Nice to have
- Strong knowledge of Planning business processes, including the understanding of linkages between technology and process.
- Operational experience in at least one Planning discipline is required.
- Full-cycle Planning experience is preferred.
- Technical, functional, and operational experience planning in a leading ERP system is required.
- Direct experience planning with the SAP IBP suite and utilizing SAP ECC (S/4) is a plus.
- Experience in FDA regulated environments preferred
- Manager, Planning Process Improvement & Digitalization role based in the United States of America is: $141,600 - $212,400.
- The range reflects long‑term growth in the role.
Compensation
- The estimated base salary range for the Sr.
Benefits
- At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
- Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
- Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
- We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
- Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.
Company info
- Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
- We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
- Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
- We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.
Equal opportunity
- If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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